What’s On This Season with QP Savills: May & June in the Algarve

 

 

What’s On This Season with QP Savills:

May & June in the Algarve

 

 

As the summer season kicks off, our team at QP Savills has put together a hand-picked selection of the best local events happening across the Algarve. After an unseasonably wet spring, we’re thrilled to embrace the sunshine and enjoy everything this culturally rich region has to offer.

From music and food to artisan markets and even a celebration of bees - there’s something for everyone this season. Take a look at what’s coming up, and don’t forget to mark your calendars!

 

• Summer Kick-Off at QP Savills

QP Savills Loulé Office | Saturday, May 24 at 10:00
Join us at our Loulé office for a relaxed morning of drinks, treats, and friendly conversations with our property experts. It's the perfect way to welcome the summer season and hear the latest on the Algarve property market.

• Festa da Espiga

Salir | May 29–31
This traditional festival in Salir celebrates the agricultural heritage of the region. Expect musical performances, handcrafts, food stalls, and a vibrant closing parade that honours the rural life of this charming village.

• Vamos à Vila

Monchique | May 30 – June 1
A celebration of local gastronomy and culture in the heart of the Monchique mountains. Enjoy sausages, medronho, honey, traditional sweets, crafts, music, art, and more. A truly immersive experience of Algarvian heritage.

• Petiscos do Pescador

Quarteira | May 30 – June 1
A tribute to the sea and Quarteira’s fishing traditions, this event features taverns run by local fishermen and their families, serving delicious seafood snacks. There will be live music and a vibrant atmosphere along Passeio das Dunas.

 

 

• Spring Bee Festival

Jardim Vista | May 31
A fun and educational day dedicated to bee conservation. Enjoy local honey tastings, eco-friendly stalls, food and drinks, games, and activities for all ages – all in support of our precious pollinators.

• Amigos de Música – Final Concerts of the Season

Os Agostos | June 3–5
An intimate chamber music experience featuring acclaimed Georgian pianist Dudana Mazmanishvili. Held in the beautiful setting of Monte dos Agostos, this is the final performance of the season for the Associação de Amigos de Música.

• Carvoeiro Noite Black & White

Carvoeiro | June 21
One of the Algarve’s most iconic summer parties! Dress in black and white and dance the night away across the town’s beach and streets, where live music and DJs transform Carvoeiro into a massive open-air celebration.

• MED Festival

Loulé | June 26–29
A world-renowned world music festival that celebrates cultural diversity through music, cuisine, visual arts, dance, theatre, and more. With artists from across the globe performing in the heart of Loulé, this is a true highlight of the Algarve summer.

 

As local experts who live and work in this beautiful region, we love seeing our community come alive during the summer months. We hope this list inspires you to explore more of the Algarve, and perhaps we’ll see you at one of these incredible events!

Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing another blog soon with our top picks for events happening across the Algarve in July and August. There’s so much more to look forward to this summer!